1Census: U.S., Wisconsin, Winnebago, Oshkosh, 1900, ED 149, Sheet 19B, Jun 1900, Ancestry.com.
2Census: U.S., Wisconsin, Outagamie, Appleton, 1860, Page 16, Ancestry.com.
3The Daily Northwestern, Newspaper Obituary: U.S., Wisconsin, Winnebago County, 4 Dec 1906, Ancestry.com.
"Mr. Himebaugh Dead - Prominent Lumberman of this city expires suddenly in Philadelphia Monday evening - Although he had been in poor health for some time, end cam without warning - He was Vice President of Paine Lumber Company and recognized Authority amoung Lumberman - Brief Sketch of his life. -
Telegraphic devices from Philadelphia Monday evening brought the sad announcement of the sudden death of John W. Himebaugh of this city, a pioneer lumberman and vice president of the Paine Lumber company of Oshkosh.
Mr. Himebaugh died at the Continental hotel in Philadelphia about seven o'clock Monday evening, death coming with practically no warning. Whilte the exact cause of his demise is not known, it is believed that the immediate cause was a severe cold which he contracted December 1. He was not well at any time during the last two years, a severe illness which visited him in 1904 leaving effects of a lasting nature. He was subject to a nervous disease, and this may in a measure have contributed to his death.
Was on Business Trip - Early in November, Mr. Himebaugh left Oshkosh for a business trip in the east. On his way home he was staying at Philadelphia for a short time, and he had intended making a visit at Cleveland, O., before coming to this city. The announcement of his death comes as a great shock to his relatives and to his many friends in Oshkosh , with which city he had been identified for forty years.
Mrs. Himebaugh is at present in San Diego, Cal., where she had gone to spend the winter. She is expected to arrive in the city this week. Mr. & Mrs. Himebaugh spent last winter in San Diego, and the deceased had intended to go there about the middle of January.
His Early Life - John Wesley Himebaugh was born in Wattsburg, Pa., July 18, 1848, and was therefore fifty-eight years of age. He was the son of Matthias Himebaugh, the former a minister of the Methodist Episcopal church and a man now over nighty years old. Mr. Himebaugh's early life was passed in Appleton, where he attended Lawrence University for a time. When he was fourteen years old he enlisted as a fifer in the volunteer troops at Appleton and went to the front with a company, serving in the civil war and being given an honorable discharge.
Upon his return from the army he was engaged as a clerk in the shoe store in Oshkosh owned by William B. Stickney, at present the secretary of the local board of trade. Later he worked for an uncle in Sheboygan, being a clerk there.
Began as Bookkeeper - From Sheboygan Mr. Himebaugh came to Oshkosh about forty years ago. He entered the employ of the firm of C.N. Paine & Co.as a bookkeeper. He continued with this establishment until its reorganization under the name of the Paine Lumber company and ever since that time he has been identified with the same firm.
Mr. Himebaugh became a director and secretary in the firm in 1883 when the Paine Lumber Company limited was organized. On the death of Charles N. Paine in 1885 he became vice president of the company, an office which he held at the time of his death.
The deceased was a man of extensive travel and broad information. He was a courteous and genial gentleman, and was possessed of a remarkable memory, having a rich store of anecdote and a happy faculty of reminiscense which endeared him to his friends.
Man of Experience - Deceased was a thorough business man and was an important factor in the building up of the present business at the Paine Lumber company in the manufacture of sash door and other lumber products. His connection with the company for a continuous period of forty years attests his experience. In the business world, particularly in the line of the manufacture of woodwork, he was one of the most prominent in the United States. He was considered by his business associates as one of the soundest authorities on questions pertaining to this particular line.
Mr. Himebaugh was a member of the Union League Club of Chicago. He was not a member of any church, but was an attendant at the First Congregational church of this city for many years.
Married in 1892 - Mr. Himebaugh married Miss Margaret Ellen Downes of Providence, R. I. at her home, October 19, 1892. In addition to the widow, there are surviving him his father, Rev. Matthias Himebaugh of this city, a brother, Frank Himebaugh of Omro., Wis., and one son, Clinton M. Himebaugh, who is a man of middle age living in Chicago.
The remains are expected to arrive her Thursday evening. The arrangements for the funeral are not yet completed, but the services will be held at the late residence on West Algoma Street at the corner of High Street Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Internment will be at Riverside cemetery."
1Census: U.S., Wisconsin, Winnebago, Oshkosh, 1900, ED 149, Sheet 19B, Jun 1900, Ancestry.com.
2Census: U.S., Wisconsin, Outagamie, Appleton, 1860, Page 16, Ancestry.com.
3The Daily Northwestern, Newspaper Obituary: U.S., Wisconsin, Winnebago County, 4 Dec 1906, Ancestry.com.
"Mr. Himebaugh Dead - Prominent Lumberman of this city expires suddenly in Philadelphia Monday evening - Although he had been in poor health for some time, end cam without warning - He was Vice President of Paine Lumber Company and recognized Authority amoung Lumberman - Brief Sketch of his life. -
Telegraphic devices from Philadelphia Monday evening brought the sad announcement of the sudden death of John W. Himebaugh of this city, a pioneer lumberman and vice president of the Paine Lumber company of Oshkosh.
Mr. Himebaugh died at the Continental hotel in Philadelphia about seven o'clock Monday evening, death coming with practically no warning. Whilte the exact cause of his demise is not known, it is believed that the immediate cause was a severe cold which he contracted December 1. He was not well at any time during the last two years, a severe illness which visited him in 1904 leaving effects of a lasting nature. He was subject to a nervous disease, and this may in a measure have contributed to his death.
Was on Business Trip - Early in November, Mr. Himebaugh left Oshkosh for a business trip in the east. On his way home he was staying at Philadelphia for a short time, and he had intended making a visit at Cleveland, O., before coming to this city. The announcement of his death comes as a great shock to his relatives and to his many friends in Oshkosh , with which city he had been identified for forty years.
Mrs. Himebaugh is at present in San Diego, Cal., where she had gone to spend the winter. She is expected to arrive in the city this week. Mr. & Mrs. Himebaugh spent last winter in San Diego, and the deceased had intended to go there about the middle of January.
His Early Life - John Wesley Himebaugh was born in Wattsburg, Pa., July 18, 1848, and was therefore fifty-eight years of age. He was the son of Matthias Himebaugh, the former a minister of the Methodist Episcopal church and a man now over nighty years old. Mr. Himebaugh's early life was passed in Appleton, where he attended Lawrence University for a time. When he was fourteen years old he enlisted as a fifer in the volunteer troops at Appleton and went to the front with a company, serving in the civil war and being given an honorable discharge.
Upon his return from the army he was engaged as a clerk in the shoe store in Oshkosh owned by William B. Stickney, at present the secretary of the local board of trade. Later he worked for an uncle in Sheboygan, being a clerk there.
Began as Bookkeeper - From Sheboygan Mr. Himebaugh came to Oshkosh about forty years ago. He entered the employ of the firm of C.N. Paine & Co.as a bookkeeper. He continued with this establishment until its reorganization under the name of the Paine Lumber company and ever since that time he has been identified with the same firm.
Mr. Himebaugh became a director and secretary in the firm in 1883 when the Paine Lumber Company limited was organized. On the death of Charles N. Paine in 1885 he became vice president of the company, an office which he held at the time of his death.
The deceased was a man of extensive travel and broad information. He was a courteous and genial gentleman, and was possessed of a remarkable memory, having a rich store of anecdote and a happy faculty of reminiscense which endeared him to his friends.
Man of Experience - Deceased was a thorough business man and was an important factor in the building up of the present business at the Paine Lumber company in the manufacture of sash door and other lumber products. His connection with the company for a continuous period of forty years attests his experience. In the business world, particularly in the line of the manufacture of woodwork, he was one of the most prominent in the United States. He was considered by his business associates as one of the soundest authorities on questions pertaining to this particular line.
Mr. Himebaugh was a member of the Union League Club of Chicago. He was not a member of any church, but was an attendant at the First Congregational church of this city for many years.
Married in 1892 - Mr. Himebaugh married Miss Margaret Ellen Downes of Providence, R. I. at her home, October 19, 1892. In addition to the widow, there are surviving him his father, Rev. Matthias Himebaugh of this city, a brother, Frank Himebaugh of Omro., Wis., and one son, Clinton M. Himebaugh, who is a man of middle age living in Chicago.
The remains are expected to arrive her Thursday evening. The arrangements for the funeral are not yet completed, but the services will be held at the late residence on West Algoma Street at the corner of High Street Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Internment will be at Riverside cemetery."
1Census: U.S., Wisconsin, Winnebago, Oshkosh, 1900, ED 149, Sheet 19B, Ancestry.com.
1Census: U.S., Wisconsin, Winnebago, Omro, 1900, ED 130, Sheet 2A, Folio 183, 2 Jun 1900, Ancestry.com.
2Census: U.S., Iowa, Hamilton, Cass Twp., 1880, ED 101, Page 12D, 16 Jun 1880, Ancestry.com.
3Census: U.S., Iowa, Hamilton, Cass Twp., 1870, Page 11/21, 11 Jun 1770, Ancestry.com.
4Census: U.S., Wisconsin, Outagamie, Appleton, 1860, Page 16, Ancestry.com.
5The Daily Northwestern, Newspaper Obituary: U.S., Wisconsin, Winnebago County, 21 Mar 1916, Ancestry.com.
"Death of F.A. Himebaugh - Former Winnebago County Resident Expires in Pennsylvania - He was killed by Train -
Information has been received her of the death of Frank A. Himebaugh, a former resident of Winnebago County, which occured at Huffman's Switch, near Glenmary, Pa., at which place Mr. Himebaugh resided more recently. He has been gone from this locality for several years and had resided in Tennessee in the interim between leaving Winnebago County and locating in Pennsylvania. Mr. Himebaugh was killed by a train near his home. He was sixty-nine years of age.
The deceased was the son of the late Rev. Mathias Himebaugh, for many years a pastor, and presiding elder in the Methodist church, and was a brother of the late John W. Himebaugh of the Paine Lumber Company. For a number of years he lived with his family on a farm in the town of Omro, near Zion, the property being that of his brother. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Sarah D. Himebaugh, and four daughters. They are Mrs. H.M. Sagesar and Mrs. C. S. Smith of Chatanooga, Tenn., and Mrs. Leo Marshall and Miss Herma Himebaugh, both of Omro. Miss Himebaugh lives with her mother and is employed in the telephone exhange of that village."
1Census: U.S., Wisconsin, Winnebago, Omro, 1900, ED 130, Sheet 2A, Folio 183, Ancestry.com.
2Census: U.S., Iowa, Hamilton, Cass Twp., 1880, ED 101, Page 12D, Ancestry.com.
3Census: U.S., Iowa, Hamilton, Cass Twp., 1870, Page 11/21, Ancestry.com.
1Census: U.S., Wisconsin, Winnebago, Omro, 1900, ED 130, Sheet 2A, Folio 183, Ancestry.com.
1Census: U.S., Illinois, Cook, Chicago, 1900, ED 1020, Sheet 15A, Folio 290, 13 Jun 1900, Ancestry.com.
2The Daily Northwestern, Newspaper Obituary: U.S., Wisconsin, Winnebago County, 19 Sep 1932, Ancestry.com.
"Former Oshkosh Man takes his own life at Chicago - John D. Spaulding Commits Suicide by Shooting, According to reports received here -
John D. Spaulding, about 65, former Oshkosh lumberman, committed suicide by shooting Saturday evening at Chicago. John C. Thompson of this city learned of the tragedy from Mr. Spaulding's sister, Miss Mary Spaulding, a resident of the old Spaulding family home at Black River Falls, Wisconsin, where Mr. Spaulding was born.
Friends here were inclined to attribute the suicide to despondency brought about by ill health. Although Mr. Spaulding was not confined to his bed, it was said he suffered chronically from diabetes.
He represented one of the large lumber manufacturing and distributing concerns in the southwest. Frequently he traveled to this territory and during recent yers visited Oshkosh several times annually,. He was in the city the last time a few weeks ago. Mr. Spaulding sold lumber supplies to local plants.
Born in Wisconsin - He was born at Black River Falls, a son of a prominent lumberman and timberman in central Wisconsin, Mr. Spaulding came to Oshkosh and for a number of years was purchasing agent of the Paine Lumber company.
He was married in about 1907 to Mrs. John W. Himebaugh, widow of Mr. Himebaugh who passed away here Dec. 3, 1906. The Spaulding resident was the corner of High and West Algoma streets.
About 15 years ago Mr. and Mrs. Spaulding moved from Oshkosh. They lived subsequently in California, Kansas City, Mo., and Chicago.
Considered authority - Mr. Spaulding gave his entire life to lumber, timber, and forestry, and was considered perhaps the most thoroughly trained man in Wisconsin on the subject of all refinements in respect to lumber.
He was engaged in the purchasing department at Paine's especially in the purchases of lumber. He was known throughout the state, and was an authority whose opinion was sought repeatedly by lumberman on technical problems in lumbering, timber, and forestry.
The Spaulding homestead on the edge of Black River Falls is described as one of the long standing beauty spots of the state of Wisconsin.
There two sisters of Mr. Spaulding live, Mary E. Spaulding and Jane M. Spaulding. Other survivors besides the widow are two other sisters, Mrs. Sarah K. Castle and Mrs. Julia E. Osborn, of Chicago."3Database Records: U.S., Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916-1950, Illinois Archives, ilsos.gov.
"SPAULDING JOHN D M/W UNK 6024392 1932-09-18 COOK CHICAGO 32-09-19."4The Daily Northwestern, Newspaper Article: U.S., Wisconsin, Winnebago County, 4 Oct 1909, Ancestry.com.
"Wedding at Chicago - Mr. John Dudley Spaulding and Mrs. Margaret E. Himebaugh, both of this city, are quietly united Saturday - Bride is the Widow of John W. Himebaugh - To reside at 53 West Algoma Street -
A wedding took place Saturday afternoon at Chicago which is of unusual interest to Oshkosh people, inasmuch as the contracting parties are both residents of this city. The principals in the event Mr. John Dudley Spaulding and Mrs. Margaret E. Himebaugh.
It had been an open secret for several weeks that a wedding was soon to take place but the prospective bride and groom declined to give out any public announcement in advance.
Saturday Mrs. Himebaugh and her brother, Robert H. Downes, and Mr. Spaulding slipped quietly out of the city, went to the parsonageof one of the prominent Chicago pastors and a simple wedding ceremony was performed. There were no quests present except Mr. Downes, who acted as subscribing witness.
Just as quietly, Mr. and Mrs. Spaulding took a train for the west where they will make an extended visit at various points on the Pacific coast, returning to Oshkosh about the middle of November. They have announced, in cards which reached Oshkosh friends today, that they will be at home at 53 West Algoma Street, after December 1.
Mrs. Spaulding is prominent in social circles in Oshkosh. She is the widow of John W. Himebaugh, who for several years prior to his death was vice president of the Paine Lumber company.
Mr. Spaulding is with the Paine Lumber company, being its lumber buyer. He has been connected with that company about two years, and for the last year has made Oshkosh his home, occupying apartments at the Clairmont on Algoma Street. Previous to coming to Oshkosh he made his headquarters at Chicago."
1The Daily Northwestern, Newspaper Article: U.S., Wisconsin, Winnebago County, 4 Oct 1909, Ancestry.com.
"Wedding at Chicago - Mr. John Dudley Spaulding and Mrs. Margaret E. Himebaugh, both of this city, are quietly united Saturday - Bride is the Widow of John W. Himebaugh - To reside at 53 West Algoma Street -
A wedding took place Saturday afternoon at Chicago which is of unusual interest to Oshkosh people, inasmuch as the contracting parties are both residents of this city. The principals in the event Mr. John Dudley Spaulding and Mrs. Margaret E. Himebaugh.
It had been an open secret for several weeks that a wedding was soon to take place but the prospective bride and groom declined to give out any public announcement in advance.
Saturday Mrs. Himebaugh and her brother, Robert H. Downes, and Mr. Spaulding slipped quietly out of the city, went to the parsonageof one of the prominent Chicago pastors and a simple wedding ceremony was performed. There were no quests present except Mr. Downes, who acted as subscribing witness.
Just as quietly, Mr. and Mrs. Spaulding took a train for the west where they will make an extended visit at various points on the Pacific coast, returning to Oshkosh about the middle of November. They have announced, in cards which reached Oshkosh friends today, that they will be at home at 53 West Algoma Street, after December 1.
Mrs. Spaulding is prominent in social circles in Oshkosh. She is the widow of John W. Himebaugh, who for several years prior to his death was vice president of the Paine Lumber company.
Mr. Spaulding is with the Paine Lumber company, being its lumber buyer. He has been connected with that company about two years, and for the last year has made Oshkosh his home, occupying apartments at the Clairmont on Algoma Street. Previous to coming to Oshkosh he made his headquarters at Chicago."
1Census: U.S., Wisconsin, Winnebago, Omro, 1900, ED 130, Sheet 2A, Folio 183, Ancestry.com.
1Census: U.S., Illinois, Cook, Chicago, 1900, ED 1020, Sheet 15A, Folio 290, 13 Jun 1900, Ancestry.com.
2The Daily Northwestern, Newspaper Obituary: U.S., Wisconsin, Winnebago County, 19 Sep 1932, Ancestry.com.
"Former Oshkosh Man takes his own life at Chicago - John D. Spaulding Commits Suicide by Shooting, According to reports received here -
John D. Spaulding, about 65, former Oshkosh lumberman, committed suicide by shooting Saturday evening at Chicago. John C. Thompson of this city learned of the tragedy from Mr. Spaulding's sister, Miss Mary Spaulding, a resident of the old Spaulding family home at Black River Falls, Wisconsin, where Mr. Spaulding was born.
Friends here were inclined to attribute the suicide to despondency brought about by ill health. Although Mr. Spaulding was not confined to his bed, it was said he suffered chronically from diabetes.
He represented one of the large lumber manufacturing and distributing concerns in the southwest. Frequently he traveled to this territory and during recent yers visited Oshkosh several times annually,. He was in the city the last time a few weeks ago. Mr. Spaulding sold lumber supplies to local plants.
Born in Wisconsin - He was born at Black River Falls, a son of a prominent lumberman and timberman in central Wisconsin, Mr. Spaulding came to Oshkosh and for a number of years was purchasing agent of the Paine Lumber company.
He was married in about 1907 to Mrs. John W. Himebaugh, widow of Mr. Himebaugh who passed away here Dec. 3, 1906. The Spaulding resident was the corner of High and West Algoma streets.
About 15 years ago Mr. and Mrs. Spaulding moved from Oshkosh. They lived subsequently in California, Kansas City, Mo., and Chicago.
Considered authority - Mr. Spaulding gave his entire life to lumber, timber, and forestry, and was considered perhaps the most thoroughly trained man in Wisconsin on the subject of all refinements in respect to lumber.
He was engaged in the purchasing department at Paine's especially in the purchases of lumber. He was known throughout the state, and was an authority whose opinion was sought repeatedly by lumberman on technical problems in lumbering, timber, and forestry.
The Spaulding homestead on the edge of Black River Falls is described as one of the long standing beauty spots of the state of Wisconsin.
There two sisters of Mr. Spaulding live, Mary E. Spaulding and Jane M. Spaulding. Other survivors besides the widow are two other sisters, Mrs. Sarah K. Castle and Mrs. Julia E. Osborn, of Chicago."3Database Records: U.S., Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916-1950, Illinois Archives, ilsos.gov.
"SPAULDING JOHN D M/W UNK 6024392 1932-09-18 COOK CHICAGO 32-09-19."
1Census: U.S., Illinois, Cook, Chicago, 1900, ED 1020, Sheet 15A, Folio 290, Ancestry.com.
1Census: U.S., Iowa, Hamilton, Cass Twp., 1880, ED 101, Page 12D, Ancestry.com.
2Census: U.S., Iowa, Hamilton, Cass Twp., 1870, Page 11/21, Ancestry.com.